Heat Treating

[darrin sanders]

There has been some interest in heat treating single blades or very small batches. I've decided to try it for a while to see how it works out. The interest seems to be mostly in oil hardening steels so thats what I'll concentrate on. The equipment I use is a Sugar Creek electric kiln, Mcmaster-Carr 11 second quench oil, & Parks #50 quench oil. Here are the specifics;

1. Maximum blade length = 12".
2. $10 per blade plus return shipping. Shipping is $6 minimum.
3. Due to many variables I cannot guarantee straightness. (if its ground evenly and not too thin it should be fine)
4. I only accept CASH as payment.
5. Please ship by USPS. (UPS & Fedex give poor service in my area)
6. Include a note with steel type, target hardness, name, address, phone number, & email address.

This info is for oil hardening steels only. You're better off sending air hardening stuff to Bos or Peters.

If I've left anything out or you have a question email me or give me a call. Thanks,

Darrin

[orangish ducktape]

Can you do D2 tool steel?

-orangish ducktape

[Grease]

I've got some ATS34 stock on the way that'll need treatment when I'm done grinding it... Probably looking at a matching pair of boot/neck knives (6" OAL), and a larger bowie (10"-12" OAL). Sound like something you'd be interested in? (Assuming you're still doing this, that is.)

[BRAINESTORM]

I had Darrin do some ATS34 ,154 CM. 1095- 1085 . 10 Blades for me .
The hardness was spot on ,,the quality was great,,priced great,, communications the best..
Fast turn around..
Thanks Darrin

[darrin sanders]

Thanks Greg, glad you're happy with the service.

[fishon217]

Darrin, just got my blades back and i must say they turned out great. Thanks. I will be sending more soon.

[Lennyo3034]

Are you still doing this? Can you heat treat CPM-M4?

[darrin sanders]

I just bought a new hardness tester and have it up and operating. I can now guarantee that your blades will be within a point (probably closer) of your target hardness.

[chuxwan]

Darrin, First thanks for offering this service for guys doing smaller runs - much appreciated.
Would you be able to treat a larger knife chopper) where the blade is about 8"x2" and the OAL is close to 20"?
What about integral tomahawks?
Thanks